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Windows 7: BSOD due to graphic card

My computer crashes at random (during hard computations or when doing nothing or something in between). I think it is the video-card. What can i do? This is the error the computer gave me last time when I got it back on (I am sorry it is in Dutch).

as you suggested I updated my ATI drivers. I did this several times already, so I now for the first time refrained myself from installing all non-vitals in the installation. No problems so far, but I updated five minutes ago, so this does not mean much. (If the first crash happens I will report it here)

I also tried to update the BIOS to F3 (I dont want to flash the F4 beta version). However this was not possible since the installation prompted me that I could not open or execute the FLASHSPI.exe in a 64 bit version of windows.
Is there a way to update the BIOS at start-up before windows is started and therefore bypassing the 64 bit problem, or will this only result in an unbootable windows version on my pc?

Please observe the system performance and see if the issue re-occurs. Would also recommend you to wait and see how the system performs; and then check with the 'motherboard manufacturer' about the possibilities of updating the BIOS, if needed.

A few crashes still have occurred. For one of them I attached the result from the SF diagnostic tool.
In regards to the observance of the system performance. I could not find extreme heating of some sort. Also I tried a different screen, which didn't help.
I still did not update the BIOS because I do not know how to do this, since the installation prompted me that I could not open or execute the FLASHSPI.exe in a 64 bit version of windows.

'atikmpag.sys' driver seems to be causing the error: 'VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE (116)'.

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Common issues that can cause a TDR:
Incorrect memory timings or voltages
Insufficient/problematic PSU
Corrupt driver install
Overheating
Unstable overclocks (GPU or CPU)
Incorrect MB voltages (generally NB/SB)
Faulty graphics card
A badly written driver or piece of software, but this is an unlikely cause in most cases
Driver conflicts
Another possibility is that you are simply asking too much of your graphics card. What I mean by this, is that if you have your settings too high and the graphics card struggles and falls to very 'low FPS'; something graphically complex occurs and the 'GPU' may not be able to respond and a 'TDR error may occur'

Would like to know if you updated the 'display drivers' or you cleaned up the previous drivers before installing fresh ones. Existing drivers if corrupt, may not work properly on updating; need to reinstall them completely.

Also try the following steps:

1. Check that your RAM is running at the correct settings as defined by the manufacturer. Also run memtest86 RAM - Test with Memtest86+

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The goal is to test all the RAM sticks and all the motherboard slots.

Check your motherboard manual to ensure the RAM sticks are in the recommended motherboard slots. Some motherboards have very specific slots required for the number of RAM sticks installed.

If you get errors, stop the test and continue with the next step.

1. Remove all but one stick of RAM from your computer (this will be RAM stick #1), and run Memtest86 again, for 7 passes.
Be sure to note the RAM stick, use a piece of tape with a number, and note the motherboard slot.
If this stick passes the test then go to step #3.

2. If RAM stick #1 has errors, repeat the test with RAM stick #2 in the same motherboard slot.
If RAM stick #2 passes, this indicates that RAM stick #1 may be bad. If you want to be absolutely sure, re-test RAM stick #1 in another known good slot.
If RAM stick #2 has errors, this indicates another possible bad RAM stick, a possible motherboard slot failure or inadequate settings.
3. Test the next stick of RAM (stick #2) in the next motherboard slot.
If this RAM stick has errors repeat step #2 using a known good stick if possible, or another stick.
If this RAM stick has no errors and both sticks failed in slot#1, test RAM stick #1 in this slot.
4. If you find a stick that passes the test, test it in all the other motherboard slots.

If Part 2 testing shows errors, and all tests in Part 3 show errors, you will need to test the RAM sticks in another computer and/or test other RAM in your computer to identify the problem.

In this way, you can identify whether it is a bad stick of RAM, a bad motherboard, or incompatibility between the sticks.

Would like to know if you updated the 'display drivers' or you cleaned up the previous drivers before installing fresh ones. Existing drivers if corrupt, may not work properly on updating; need to reinstall them completely.

I removed the display drivers and installed fresh up-to-date drivers, installing only the essentials. (I did nothing with other drivers)

The RAM-test is running now. No errors yet, I will report here whenn it is finished.

Regarding point 2, I didn't overclock anything.

Other points will strat whenn the RAM test is done.

Thank you again for your help, I will report back to you whenn the RAM test is finished.

I did the Stress Test with Furmark, however I stopped it whenn the alarm went off that the temperature reached 100 degrees. I'm not to sure if I was supposed to do this. I did not see any strange artifacts.

Good that you stopped the test at 100 degrees. Such high temperature may cause harm to the 'graphics adapter' due to overheat. You may want to check if the 'GPU fan' works properly.

You may also want to check the 'thermal paste' on the 'GPU die'. Re-apply thermal paste spreading it in a thin layer across the 'Gpu die' and any other Dies that contact with the 'cooling plate'. Clamp it all back together so it is properly seated.

Also follow through with the remaining steps; check the system performance and share results.
Do reply with the findings; would be glad to assist.

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